Other Translations

King James Version (KJV)

Now there came a dearth over all the land of Egypt and Chanaan, and great affliction: and our fathers found no sustenance.

American Standard Version (ASV)

Now there came a famine over all Egypt and Canaan, and great affliction: and our fathers found no sustenance.

Bible in Basic English (BBE)

Now there was no food to be had in all Egypt and Canaan, and there was great trouble: and our fathers were not able to get food.

Darby English Bible (DBY)

But a famine came upon all the land of Egypt and Canaan, and great distress, and our fathers found no food.

World English Bible (WEB)

Now a famine came over all the land of Egypt and Canaan, and great affliction. Our fathers found no food.

Young's Literal Translation (YLT)

`And there came a dearth upon all the land of Egypt and Canaan, and great tribulation, and our fathers were not finding sustenance,